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Trump Has Made Himself Head of the Chip Industry
New York Times: “In just eight months, Mr. Trump has made himself the biggest decision maker for one of the world’s most economically and strategically important industries, which makes key…
Quote of the Day
“Crime stats in big blue cities are fake. The real rates of crime, chaos and dysfunction are orders of magnitude higher.” — White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller,…
There’s No Good Replacement for Government Data
“There’s a new fear among investors and CEOs: flying blind on investments without sufficient data on the economy’s health,” Axios reports. “The U.S. government produces some of the world’s premiere…
Republicans Hold Clear Edge in Redistricting Fight
Washington Post: “Republicans appear to hold the advantage in the nationwide scramble, according to strategists and nonpartisan analysts, with more opportunities to shift the lines in their favor ahead of…
Trump Considering 11 Candidates for Fed Chair
“The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May, including three that have not previously been publicly named,” CNBC…
Modi Uses Trump Backlash in India
“Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party have seized on growing friction with US President Donald Trump to bolster support from farmers ahead of a crucial state election,”…
Loomer Accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of Corruption
Laura Loomer said that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) “is using her campaign fundraising to enrich her daughter Taylor Greene Robinson, who she has funneled over $113,279.09 in ‘staff payroll’…
Bessent Is Looking for Big Cut in Interest Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg that interest rates are “too constrictive” and should likely be 150-175 basis points lower. Save to Favorites
Will the Senate Trust Trump’s Pick with Economic Data?
Punchbowl News: “President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics isn’t an understated wonk or lifelong civil servant. E.J. Antoni is currently chief economist at the conservative…
‘Stop Trump’ Protesters Target Vance
JD Vance’s U.K. trip has caused a stir, with locals staging a “Vance not welcome party” on Tuesday after the U.S. vice president’s motorcade arrived in the picturesque Cotswolds, CNBC…
Ohio Senate Race Shifts Towards Democrats
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts its rating on Ohio’s U.S. Senate race from Likely Republican to Leans Republican with the entry of former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) in the contest….
Laura Loomer’s Next Target
Laura Loomer wants to oust Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s top aide, Stefanie Spear, Politico reports. Said Loomer: “I think that there’s a clear intention by…
U.S. National Debt Hits $37 Trillion
“The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record that highlights the accelerating debt on America’s balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers,” the AP reports….
White House Sharply Lowers Expectations for Summit
“President Donald Trump expects his encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to be a ‘listening exercise,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday, sharply downplaying the possibility…
Stock Market Brushes Off Trump’s Tariffs
“At least for now, the U.S. stock market is on board with President Donald Trump’s increasingly aggressive use of executive power when it comes to tariffs,” NBC News reports. “On…
European Leaders to Call Trump and Vance on Ukraine
Virtual meetings between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders are scheduled for this morning, NBC News reports. European leaders and Zelensky will hold an…
Tim Ryan May Run for Ohio Governor
Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D) has “heightened” interest in running for governor of Ohio after former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) opted for the Senate race, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports….
Two Texas Democrats Will Face Off After New Map
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) said he won’t run in a redrawn district that Republicans plan to gerrymander into a Trump +10 seat, teeing up a primary against Rep. Lloyd Doggett…
Trump’s BLS Pick Gets Panned by Economists
“President Trump’s nomination of Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday drew criticism from economists across the political spectrum,” Axios reports. “The growing…
State Department Scales Back Human Rights Criticism
“The State Department on Tuesday released a long-awaited series of reports on worldwide human rights practices that reveal scaled-back criticism of select countries including El Salvador and harsher assessments of…
